Padmaavat: To Be Gay Or Not To Be?
It's an irony that Malik Kafur's character was portrayed as a joke. It's a historical fact that Alauddin Khilji and Malik Kafur had a deep emotional bond for one another.
Alauddin Khilji
The Many Shades of Malik Kafur, the Lover of Khilji, in Padmaavat Movie
He is flamboyant when he throws flowers in the air. He is macho when he fires arrows at the enemy as a ruthless commander
The Sexuality of Villains (And the Story That Bollywood will not Tell)
The heroine/hero is heterosexual and chaste, essentially hetero-normative. The villain is homosexual and deviant. While everyone is talking about historical accuracy and creative license, few are noticing the closet homophobia uniting filmmakers, playwrights and critics across party lines.